Chapter 322: I'll Let You Try When We're Married
Clang!
A giant, arc-shaped slash tore through the earth and cut through a wall.
After sidestepping the slash, Katakuri gripped his trident with his right hand and thrust upwards.
Clang!
Two longswords were parried.
Zoro exerted force, deflecting the trident to the side, while at the same time twisting his waist in a circle and swinging out three sharp sword auras.
"Three Sword Style: Senhachiju Pound Ho!!"
Zing! Zing! Zing!
The coverage of the three flying slashes was extremely large.
Coupled with the almost point-blank distance, even Katakuri's Observation Haki, which could clearly foresee the trajectory, found it difficult to dodge.
This was also the only way Zoro could land a hit on Katakuri.
"Mochi Cube!!"
Katakuri's arm flung out a ball of mochi.
The condensed block was covered in Armament Haki, looking like a black Rubik's Cube blocking in front of him.
Although Katakuri's Armament Haki was formidable, a swordsman's attack was inherently extremely destructive.
Coupled with Zoro's brutal sword techniques, even he would not easily take it head-on.
Clang!!
The ferocious flying slash landed on the black cube, instantly cutting three deep gashes!
Two mochi rings appeared out of thin air above Katakuri's head. Within the rings, two massive, perfectly square arms, molded from mochi, condensed.
After being wreathed in Armament Haki, they were pitch black and shining.
"Kaku Mochi!!" (Power Mochi!!)
A red light flashed in Katakuri's eyes, and he controlled the giant arms in advance to strike at his empty side.
As expected.
The next moment, Zoro's eyes turned cold. His figure transformed into a streak of green light and shot over!
The blades glinted with a cold light as they mercilessly chopped down, a formless flowing fire seeming to burn on the swords.
"Three Sword Style: Rengoku Oni Giri!!"
Clang!!
A crisp sound of clashing blades echoed throughout the space. The blades and the giant fist were locked in a stalemate, continuously humming and vibrating.
Seeming to have already sensed the situation in the distance, Katakuri exerted force and sent Zoro flying back, then relaxed his stance and said in a low voice:
"Let's stop. Mama has already been defeated. We won't be able to decide a winner in a short time. This battle is meaningless."
"You're quite calm. Are you not planning to avenge her?"
A corner of Zoro's mouth lifted.
Katakuri stared at him without answering.
His body wriggled for a moment as he retracted the trident into his body, then turned and left, completely unconcerned about exposing his back to the enemy.
"Tch. What a buzzkill."
Seeing the other had completely lost his fighting spirit, Zoro put away Wado Ichimonji with a lack of interest.
Katakuri was right. It would indeed be difficult for them to decide a winner in a short time.
If the other's defense was just strong, Zoro wouldn't mind. He was very confident in his own offensive ability. But that exaggerated Observation Haki gave him trouble.
If they were to force a result, they would probably have to fight for several days and nights.
Zoro sheathed his sword, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
It was rare to meet such a strong opponent. He had been wanting to sharpen his blades.
What a pity.
The night was deep. On Cacao Island, which was under Pudding's jurisdiction, the town's residents had fallen asleep again, as quiet as if tonight's events had never happened.
The battle on Whole Cake Island had not spread outside. After Big Mom's defeat, Katakuri had stepped forward to take control of the chaotic situation.
This calm and composed man, known as the family's greatest masterpiece, methodically calmed the storm.
Reiner and the others had all come to Cacao Island and had casually found a tavern to stay in.
After the battle, everyone was a little tired. Luffy, who had used Gear Fourth to its limit continuously, had even fallen directly into a deep sleep.
"Supper is ready. Everyone should go back and rest early after eating."
In the dining room, Sanji walked out of the kitchen with food.
The overflowing aroma rushed into their nostrils, making the mouths of the group, whose stomachs had long been protesting, water.
Honey Vitality Sauce Pork Chops, Hormone Pumpkin Soup, Regenerative Power Seafood Curry...
Perfect in color, aroma, and taste, all of them were 'Attack Cuisine' that Sanji had learned on Kamabakka Island, which could help recover from a state of fatigue.
"Where's Pudding? Isn't she with you?"
Reiner asked casually. Before the other could reply, he grabbed a piece of sauced pork chop and took a bite.
Luffy, sitting opposite him, had a bubble coming from his nose. He was dozing off with his head tilted, his hands continuously grabbing food and stuffing it into his mouth.
"Katakuri came just now and took Pudding away. It's probably because of the matter of altering Big Mom's memory."
Sanji replied, then brought out a few more plates of food.
There were also some chefs belonging to Big Mom in the kitchen giving him a hand. They had all had their memories altered by Pudding and were full of praise for this 'soon-to-be son-in-law's' cooking skills.
As for Katakuri...
After Big Mom fell, the other had not shown any hostility towards them.
After settling his defeated siblings, Katakuri had left them alone and had gone off to deal with other matters on his own.
After a while, the group, led by Luffy, had swept the table clean of food, and each prepared to go back to their rooms to rest.
Pudding finally returned.
"Everyone, the wedding will be held on the east coast tomorrow afternoon."
"Brother Katakuri has already had the Homies go and set it up. Everyone should get a good rest tonight and replenish your energy."
Pudding's tone was full of joy and anticipation.
Usopp came forward to congratulate her:
"Congratulations, Pudding! I never thought Sanji would actually be the first to get married."
"Exactly! I thought Sanji had no hope in this life."
Chopper nodded. "You're very kind, Pudding."
"K-kind..."
A corner of Sanji's mouth twitched. "How about we add some venison soup to the wedding banquet tomorrow?"
"Sumimasen~~"
Chopper bowed obediently and apologized.
Usopp took the opportunity to sidle up to Reiner, nudged him with his elbow, and with a cheeky look:
"I say, even Sanji is getting married. What about you two?"
Reiner was silent, just silently staring at the ceiling.
"Don't pretend you didn't hear, Reiner. I thought you two would be the first couple."
Franky, not one to let a good show go to waste, also raised an eyebrow and smiled, slinging his thick arm around his shoulder.
Hearing the two start this, Nami at the side couldn't help but blush a little.
And then...
Bang! Bang!
Nami raised her smoking fist and said irritably, her face red:
"I think you two have eaten too much. Stop prying into things that don't concern you."
"Yes~"
"Sorry~"
The two, with large bumps on their heads, bent over and lay on the floor, two lines of unmanly tears streaming down.
Reiner pressed his lips together tightly, not daring to speak.
Bang!
"Ouch! What are you doing!"
"Go back to sleep!"
Nami said and stormed out the door.
Reiner was silent, just following behind with a large bump on his head.
After returning to their room, the first thing Nami did was to prepare to take a hot bath.
"Honestly. The formal dress I picked out with such difficulty is all torn."
Standing in front of a full-length mirror, looking at the many holes torn in her black formal dress, Nami's tone was complaining.
It was a high-collared, sleeveless, hip-hugging dress with an open back that revealed her fair skin, exuding a sexy temperament.
Nami had taken a long time to choose this one.
"Now that it's like this, I definitely can't wear it tomorrow."
Nami sighed with disappointment.
"I'll get up early tomorrow and buy you another one. And besides,"
Reiner smiled gently, hugged Nami from behind, and rested his head on her warm, jade-like fragrant shoulder.
"You can't wear it tomorrow, but you can still use it tonight, can't you?"
"Hmm? How can I use it tonight?"
Nami was stunned for a moment, then turned her face to look at his mischievous gaze, a bad premonition vaguely rising in her heart.
Reiner smiled and didn't speak, gently kissing Nami's soft lips.
His palm caressed her delicate body, his fingertips touching a tear in the dress.
Only then did Reiner lean in close to Nami's ear, sniffing the faint, citrus-like fragrance of her hair, and said with a light laugh:
"Since it's already torn like this, tearing it off wouldn't be a waste, would it?"
"Sure."
Nami blinked playfully. "I'll let you try when we get married."
"Marriage, huh? If Nami is in a hurry, I'll start preparing the proposal right now. But..."
Reiner's fingertips passed through her orange hair, gently ruffling Nami's head, one hand caressing her delicate body as it slowly explored upwards.
"About 'trying'... I probably can't wait until tonight is over."
"Wait a minute, where is your hand going, you idiot?"
Feeling the warmth of Reiner's palm, Nami was instantly flustered, her face flushed red.
—Rip!
"Ah! Don't... mmm~~"
Outside the window, dark clouds covered the moon, covering the earth with a gentle blanket. All things quietly fell asleep.
(End of chapter)
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